<p>"We have recommended only one name, that of Zaheer Khan, for the Arjuna Award," Shetty told PTI today. The 32-year-old Shrirampur-born Zaheer, who made his international debut in 2000, would be the 44th cricketer to be bestowed with the award if the government accepts the BCCI's recommendation.<br /><br />Six current India players - Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, V V S Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir - have been past recipients of the government's honour for their outstanding achievement in the sport.<br /><br />Last year woman cricketer Jhulan Goswami was conferred with the award on the recommendation of the board.</p>
<p>"We have recommended only one name, that of Zaheer Khan, for the Arjuna Award," Shetty told PTI today. The 32-year-old Shrirampur-born Zaheer, who made his international debut in 2000, would be the 44th cricketer to be bestowed with the award if the government accepts the BCCI's recommendation.<br /><br />Six current India players - Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, V V S Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir - have been past recipients of the government's honour for their outstanding achievement in the sport.<br /><br />Last year woman cricketer Jhulan Goswami was conferred with the award on the recommendation of the board.</p>